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Mitchell Dagenais

Senior Casino Analyst & New Platform Specialist
Mitchell Dagenais is a senior casino analyst with over nine years of experience evaluating new online casino platforms launching in the Canadian market. Based in Vancouver, he has reviewed more than 150 new online casino sites for licensing compliance, bonus fairness, and player safety. Mitchell holds a degree in statistics from the University of British Columbia and combines data-driven analysis with hands-on gameplay testing to deliver trustworthy recommendations for Canadian players.
8+
Years Experience
200+
Reviews Published
4.8 ★
Rating
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New Online Casino Reviews
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.
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Canadian Gambling Regulations
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.
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Welcome Bonus Analysis
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.
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Payment Method Verification
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.
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Responsible Gaming Compliance
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.

My Methodology

I personally register and deposit real money at every new online casino I review, testing the full player journey from sign-up to withdrawal

My evaluation criteria include provincial licensing status, encryption protocols, game library diversity from providers like Microgaming and Evolution, and withdrawal processing times to Canadian banking methods such as Interac and e-Transfer

I benchmark each new online casino against established Canadian operators, scoring them across 12 categories including bonus wagering transparency, mobile performance, and French-language support for Quebec players

Every review is updated within 30 days of publication to reflect any changes in terms or regulatory standing

Recent Articles

New Online Casino — Expert Review 2026
June 2026
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New Online Casino — Expert Review 2026
June 2026
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Reviewed By Our Experts

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Karen Oliphant
Senior iGaming Compliance Analyst
★★★★★
June 2026
When evaluating a new online casino for Canadian players, licensing and regulatory transparency are my top priorities. The sites we recommend all hold valid Kahnawake, Malta, or Curaçao licences and use SSL encryption to protect player data. I'm confident that Canadian players can trust our thoroughly vetted new casino picks.
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Raj Dhaliwal
Payment Systems & Banking Specialist
★★★★★
June 2026
A new online casino needs to support the payment methods Canadians actually use — Interac, iDebit, and major e-wallets — with fast withdrawal times. I personally test every deposit and cashout process before we endorse a site. The casinos featured here consistently process Canadian dollar payouts within 24 to 48 hours, which is well above the industry standard.
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Chloé Tremblay
Mobile Gaming & User Experience Reviewer
★★★★☆
June 2026
As someone who plays almost exclusively on mobile, I judge every new online casino by how smooth it runs on a phone. Load speeds, touch-responsive menus, and a full game library without needing an app are non-negotiables. A few of the newest casinos targeting Canada have genuinely impressed me, though one or two still need minor improvements on smaller screens.